Overview
The Thatched House is a beautifully renovated Grade II listed 17th-century home, blending original character with thoughtful contemporary touches. With four bedrooms sleeping up to 10 guests, it’s surrounded by the rolling Somerset countryside, with fields, woodland and scenic walking and cycling routes right from the front door.
Larger group? Thatch Cottage offers an additional two bedrooms and is connected to the house via a lockable internal door. The two properties can be booked together, creating a spacious retreat for larger groups or extended family stays.
Kitchen, Living & Dining Areas
At the heart of the house is a spacious kitchen and dining room with everything you need for relaxed meals together, centred around a table seating up to 10 guests. A separate utility room sits just beyond, while the generous sitting room offers comfortable sofas, a wood-burning stove and a flat-screen TV for slow evenings spent indoors.
The Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Four bedrooms provide space for up to 10 guests. Upstairs, three en-suite bedrooms can be set up as either twin or super-king rooms, while one also includes bunk beds for an extra two guests. Downstairs, the characterful fourth bedroom features a four-poster super-king bed, wood-burning stove, in-room roll-top bath and en-suite WC.
Outside
The private lawned garden is made for relaxed days outdoors, with a dining area, seating and charcoal BBQ for meals in the open air. A Swedish-style wooden hot tub offers the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the quiet of the surrounding countryside.
Dogs
The Thatched House is happy to accept up to two dogs for a fee of £50 per dog. We kindly ask that dogs are do not go on any of the furniture, upstairs, or in any of the bedrooms.
Welcome Hamper
A welcome hamper filled with local goodies will be waiting for you on arrival including milk, biscuits and a homemade cake.
FEATURES
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Private Garden

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Smart TV

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Wi-Fi

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Outdoor Dining

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Private Parking

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Log Burner

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Washing Machine & Dryer

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Bathtub

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Dog-Friendly (2 Dogs, £50 Per Dog)

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Swedish-Style Wooden Hot Tub

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Cot & Highchair On Request

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Minimum 1 Night Stay Midweek, 2 Nights Over Weekends

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Private Garden

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Smart TV

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Wi-Fi

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Outdoor Dining

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Private Parking

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Log Burner

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Washing Machine & Dryer

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Bathtub

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Dog-Friendly (2 Dogs, £50 Per Dog)

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Swedish-Style Wooden Hot Tub

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Cot & Highchair On Request

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Minimum 1 Night Stay Midweek, 2 Nights Over Weekends

The Surroundings
Set within the 3,000-acre Dillington Estate, Hay Loft is surrounded by rolling Somerset countryside, with beautiful walks, runs and cycling routes from the doorstep, along with village pubs within walking distance and National Trust houses, traditional cider farms and pottery studios nearby.
Food lovers are particularly well served, with standout destinations including Holm and the Lord Poulett Arms. Further afield, spend a day exploring the beautiful Dorset coastline, with Lyme Regis only 45 minutes away, or head towards Bruton for The Newt, Hauser & Wirth, and its thriving food and arts scene.
Things To Know
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-In: From 4pm
Check-Out: By 10am
HOW TO GET THERE
From Bath - 1hr 15 minute drive
From Bristol - 1hr drive
Crewkerne train station is a 15-minute drive away, or Taunton and Castle Carey are a 25-minute drive away (all with direct trains from London).
PARKING
There is private parking at the property for 5 cars.
Eat & Drink
The Lord Poulett Arms
A charming local pub with good food, cosy interiors and a relaxed countryside feel. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Pip's Railway Carriage
A quirky café and bakery with seating inside an old train carriage, double-decker bus and marquee – with plenty of space for little ones to explore including a brilliant mud kitchen. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Holm
A special spot for seasonal cooking, natural wines – perfect for a celebratory meal. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Cotley Inn
A country pub in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. Ideal for a post-walk Sunday lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Barrington Boar
Just 3.5 miles from the house, this popular local is walkable in about an hour. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Dinnington Docks
Walkable from Hay Loft and the perfect pit-stop for a post-walk pint in the pretty pub garden. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Walled Garden at Parnham Park
It's all about seasonal cooking in beautiful walled garden restaurant. Weekly changing menu and a lovely setting for lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Sandro's Lyme Regis
A family-run hidden gem in Lyme Regis serving fresh locally caught fish. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Pig at Combe
A Sand & Stone favourite for long lunches and garden-led cooking. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Seaside Boarding House
A special Dorset dining spot for fresh seafood and stunning sea views. Worth the trip. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Jurassic Coast
The Dorset coastline is within easy reach, with Lyme Regis just 45 minutes away and the sweeping beaches of Burton Bradstock and Chesil Beach a little further afield. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Somerset Cider Brandy
Just 15 minutes away, discover the Temperleys’ Somerset Cider Brandy – a glimpse into Somerset’s cider-making heritage, with its orchard, press, award-winning distillery and much-loved Cider Bus. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Perry's Cider Mills
Just 10 minutes away, discover Perry’s – a traditional Somerset cider farm with its own mill, cellar and tasting shop. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Barrington Court
A peaceful National Trust estate with walled gardens, orchards and scenic walks through the grounds. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Barrington Pottery Classes
Try your hand at pottery with relaxed classes and workshops in the grounds of Barrington Court. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Newt in Somerset
While away a day exploring the beautiful gardens, woodland walks, seasonal dining and more – just half an hour away. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Kitchen Garden Cookery Course
Get creative in the kitchen with relaxed cookery classes focused on seasonal, local produce. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Hauser & Wirth, Somerset
A little further afield but a must-visit in Bruton with inspiring exhibitions, beautiful gardens and great food. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Montacute House
An impressive Elizabethan house and gardens with parkland walks and plenty of history to explore. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Ling Clay Pigeon Shooting
A fun day out for groups, with clay shooting experiences for beginners and seasoned shooters alike. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Lord Poulett Arms
A charming local pub with good food, cosy interiors and a relaxed countryside feel. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Pip's Railway Carriage
A quirky café and bakery with seating inside an old train carriage, double-decker bus and marquee – with plenty of space for little ones to explore including a brilliant mud kitchen. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Holm
A special spot for seasonal cooking, natural wines – perfect for a celebratory meal. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Cotley Inn
A country pub in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. Ideal for a post-walk Sunday lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Barrington Boar
Just 3.5 miles from the house, this popular local is walkable in about an hour. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Dinnington Docks
Walkable from Hay Loft and the perfect pit-stop for a post-walk pint in the pretty pub garden. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Walled Garden at Parnham Park
It's all about seasonal cooking in beautiful walled garden restaurant. Weekly changing menu and a lovely setting for lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Sandro's Lyme Regis
A family-run hidden gem in Lyme Regis serving fresh locally caught fish. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Pig at Combe
A Sand & Stone favourite for long lunches and garden-led cooking. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Seaside Boarding House
A special Dorset dining spot for fresh seafood and stunning sea views. Worth the trip. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Somerset Cider Brandy
Just 15 minutes away, discover the Temperleys’ Somerset Cider Brandy – a glimpse into Somerset’s cider-making heritage, with its orchard, press, award-winning distillery and much-loved Cider Bus. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Perry's Cider Mills
Just 10 minutes away, discover Perry’s – a traditional Somerset cider farm with its own mill, cellar and tasting shop. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Barrington Court
A peaceful National Trust estate with walled gardens, orchards and scenic walks through the grounds. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Barrington Pottery Classes
Try your hand at pottery with relaxed classes and workshops in the grounds of Barrington Court. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Newt in Somerset
While away a day exploring the beautiful gardens, woodland walks, seasonal dining and more – just half an hour away. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Kitchen Garden Cookery Course
Get creative in the kitchen with relaxed cookery classes focused on seasonal, local produce. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Hauser & Wirth, Somerset
A little further afield but a must-visit in Bruton with inspiring exhibitions, beautiful gardens and great food. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Montacute House
An impressive Elizabethan house and gardens with parkland walks and plenty of history to explore. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Ling Clay Pigeon Shooting
A fun day out for groups, with clay shooting experiences for beginners and seasoned shooters alike. EXPLORE